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O&O Software's DriveLED 2.0 monitors the health of hard disks and sounds an alert if a disk is failing. It can't prevent disk failure, but the alert gives you time to rescue essential data. It requires a Windows NT-family operating system, and the hard disks must support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). In addition to alerts it can perform on-demand tests, display the temperature of each drive, and forecast a drive's remaining lifespan.

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Neil Rubenking served as vice president and president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years when the IBM PC was brand new. He was present at the formation of the Association of Shareware Professionals, and served on its board of directors. In 1986, PC Magazine brought Neil on board to handle the torrent of Turbo Pascal tips submitted b... See Full Bio

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